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Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Creamy vegetarian spaghetti tossed with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes in a rich garlic Parmesan cream sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian, Vegetarian
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 0.25 cup pasta water reserved

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve pasta water and drain.
  2. Sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
  3. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook briefly.
  4. Stir in cream and simmer until slightly thickened.
  5. Add Parmesan and stir until smooth.
  6. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
  7. Toss pasta with sauce, adding reserved water as needed.
  8. Season and serve immediately.

Notes

Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.